Redemption... This particular Panda Express in the Peoria AZ area is leaps and bounds above the location off of Thomas St. (also in Phoenix). I got the noodles, with some basic staple menu items of orange chicken, shrimp and honey walnut, beef and broccoli. Cup for water, though if I wanted a tea, this location has a nicely stocked and clean drink area. This location actually has plates so I was able to eat like a restaurant goer, with a plate. I was at another location and gave me my food in the to go bag like a hobo. It is a great time of year in Phoenix, so I opted to eat outside as the weather is phenomenal. As I was eating I was able to get a first hand view of an Peoria PD sting, someone was arrested and taken away in the adjacent parking lot. I must say that I was surprised as the area seems a bit up scale and clean. I did a Panda Express off of Thomas St that was in the hood and that seemed like the prime location for the police sting. In fact I checked the violent crime map on my android while I was waiting. You just never know.
I enjoyed tossing a couple of chow mien noodles to some scruffy desert birds and enjoyed my food.
Even without the police activity(not the norm I am sure) I give this location a very high endorsement. Food was fresh, decor clean, and well kept.